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Keeping Our Parents Hydrated: Summer Survival Tips You’ll Actually Remember
This image was generated using the latest GPT model. Summer’s here, and that means sunny park days, backyard BBQs, maybe a drive down to...
Eric Aguila
Jul 23, 20252 min read


Slow Down and Pause: Keys to Effective Communication with Older Adults
Mary Johnson, MBA, BSN, CMSRN Has an older person ever snapped at you, saying, “I’m old, not stupid,” or “Just give me a minute,” or...
Mary Johnson
Jul 20, 20253 min read


Loneliness Isn’t Just for the Young. For Older Adults, It’s Longer and More Dangerous
In recent years, headlines have warned of a loneliness epidemic, often pointing to young adults as the most affected. It’s true: surveys...
Sunkanmi Folorunsho
Jul 19, 20253 min read


"They might have dementia, let's act QuIC!".
In medicine, thanks to more recent advancements, it is becoming easier to determine whether a patient may suffer of dementia. However,...
pietrococchiara
Jul 7, 20255 min read


When Is It Time to Take the Keys Away? Helping Parents Transition from Driving to Being Driven
This image was created using Ai. It started with a call from my cousin, Bong. “I followed my dad again. He ran a stop sign, almost hit...
Eric Aguila
Jun 29, 20254 min read


Do You Suck or Blow? Rethinking Incentive Spirometry
This image was generated using the latest chatGPT generator in May '25. Introduction As nurses, we've all been there, entering a...
Eric Aguila
Jun 27, 20258 min read


Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: Awareness, Care, and Hope
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common...
Brianna Brown
Jun 22, 20252 min read


Don't let your parents trip: 10 Steps to protect your parents from doing the accidental floor hug
I just had a chat with my mom in Michigan- she's turning 80 tomorrow! She recently returned from a vacation, and while on vacation, she...
Eric Aguila
Jun 9, 20255 min read


Enhancing Fall Prevention for Older Adults through 1-Year Mortality Prediction Models
Abstract : Hip fractures in older adults often lead to long-term disability and significantly increased mortality. The majority of hip...
Victor Tse
May 16, 20253 min read


Caregiver Support, Education and Alzheimer's in Older Adults
Alzheimer’s disease is not only a medical condition but a deeply personal and societal challenge. Globally, over 55 million individuals...
Sunkanmi Folorunsho
May 13, 20253 min read


Will our kids look after us in our golden years?
A famous American actor, Gene Hackman, and his spouse, Betsy Arakawa, a well-known classical pianist, were recently found dead in their...
Eric Aguila
Apr 6, 20257 min read


Unlocking the Future: Innovations in Dementia Care
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , dementia is most common in people over 65, though it is not a normal part of aging....
Shailaja Rath
Mar 23, 20254 min read


How Hyperglycemia is causing Pre-Mature Aging
High sugar consumption, leading to hyperglycemia, and accelerated aging, have a lot more in common than most people think. It’s no...
meganmcdevitt0
Mar 5, 20254 min read


Difficulties of diagnosis: The misclassification of Type 1 Diabetes in older adults
Introduction Diabetes is a long-term disease characterised by elevated levels of blood sugar (1) . There are two main types of diabetes:...
Kiera Burke
Feb 24, 20253 min read


Sarcopenia And Age-Related Muscle Loss
Sarcopenia and Age-Related Muscle Loss The ability to lead an active lifestyle throughout the aging process is a significant...
Cynthia Drown, MPT, MS
Dec 14, 20245 min read


The Silent Disease: Osteoporosis and its Signs
What Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disease that results in a reduction of bone mass and deterioration of bone...
Shreya Santhosh
Dec 2, 20244 min read


The rise in Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die. It slowly destroys memory, thinking,...
Aaminah Najmus Sahar
Nov 14, 20243 min read


Cataracts: Another Senior Malady!
Image by Freepik Aging often brings with it some health issues that must be addressed. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in...
June Pomeroy
Oct 25, 20245 min read


Managing Pain in Parkinson’s Disease
Pain is a common, yet often under-recognized symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). It affects approximately 40-80% of patients and can...
Farzana Begum
Oct 6, 20242 min read


Caring for people with Alzheimer's
Caring for People with Alzheimer's Disease Caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease requires a compassionate, patient, and...
Farzana Begum
Oct 5, 20241 min read
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